Tenuous synonyms

tĕn'yo͝o-əs

Not solid or firm; weak or flimsy

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Pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way:

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The definition of dubious is something that is unlikely to be true.

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Easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.

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Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.

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The definition of slim is someone or something slender, thin or small in amount.

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Very sharp; keen:

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Barely sufficient; close:

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The definition of gossamer is light, thin and filmy.

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light (related)

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Weakened; diluted.

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Of or like the ether, or upper regions of space

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The definition of flimsy is something which is lacking in strength or thin and easily broken.

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Having little or no meaning.

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Excellent; extraordinary:

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Shaking or trembling.

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Operating in a hidden, usually injurious way; insidious:

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Slight; indistinct; not prominent

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healthy (antonym)

Sizable; considerable:

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strong (antonym)

Persuasive, effective, and cogent:

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substantial (antonym)

Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm; as, substantial cloth; a substantial fence or wall.

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thick (antonym)

Having component parts in a close, crowded state or arrangement; dense:

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stable (antonym)

Not likely to change or be affected adversely; lasting; enduring

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significant (antonym)

Having or expressing a meaning:

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Deficient in physical strength; weak; infirm; debilitated.

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Not solid or heavy; flimsy; light

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Small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

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tenuously (related)

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plausible (related)

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nebulous (related)

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Find another word for tenuous. In this page you can discover 30 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for tenuous, like: insubstantial, delicate, dubious, fragile, thin, slim, fine, narrow, gossamer, light and dilute.